The grand finale of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 28. Yet again, the scene of 'No Handshake' might unfold, but there's potential for a new twist in this tale.
Suryakumar Yadav is likely poised for a 'No Handshake Part-3' with Salman Agha. This time, the Indian team might even extend this cold shoulder to Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President.
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It's confirmed Mohsin Naqvi will be present at the post-match presentation in Dubai on September 28, ready to hand over the trophy to the winning team. If India wins the Asia Cup final, will Suryakumar Yadav accept the trophy from him?
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Let's walk a bit back in time. Roughly two years ago, India crushed Sri Lanka by ten wickets in Colombo, seizing the Asia Cup trophy on September 17, 2023. Jay Shah, then ACC Chairman and BCCI Secretary, presented the trophy to Rohit Sharma.
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Returning to the current scenario of the Asia Cup 2025, the question arises: If Team India clinches the title and Mohsin Naqvi hands out the trophy, what will Suryakumar Yadav do? Besides his roles in PCB and ACC, Naqvi holds a significant position as Pakistan's Interior Minister.
Naqvi's Controversies
Recently, Mohsin Naqvi tried to mock India using a video of Cristiano Ronaldo on platform X. His insinuations were interpreted as a jibe using jet-down references, which was widely viewed as inappropriate behavior for someone in such high-ranking roles.
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Suryakumar and Team India's 'No Handshake' Strategy Gains Momentum...
So far, there have been two encounters between India and Pakistan in this Asia Cup: one Group A match on September 14, and a Super-4 clash on September 21. India emerged victorious in both, yet the notable takeaway was Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav not engaging in the customary handshake with Pakistani captain Salman Agha at the toss, nor did other Indian players shake hands post-match.
